Problem Solving And Decision Making _best_

The tendency to seek evidence that supports your existing belief.

– Don't stop at the first obvious answer.

The next time you face a difficult situation, do not ask "What should I do?" first. Ask: Problem Solving And Decision Making

The tendency to continue a behavior or endeavor as a result of previously invested resources (time, money, or effort). "We’ve already spent $1 million on this software, we can’t stop now."

Acknowledge the emotional impact of a decision before presenting the rationale. "I know this shift to remote work feels unsettling. Let me walk through the data that led us here." The tendency to seek evidence that supports your

Once the root cause is identified, the goal is quantity over quality. This is the realm of brainstorming. The enemy here is "convergent thinking"—the urge to critique ideas too early.

From Intel's Andy Grove. Once a decision is made (even by a leader you disagree with), commit to making it succeed. This ends toxic backchannel complaining and preserves psychological safety. Ask: The tendency to continue a behavior or

Before diving into techniques, we must clarify the battlefield.

Only one "Decide" per decision.